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Frequently asked questions
The questions everyone asks first — answered in plain language, with a link to the full guide.
About homeopathy
The basics
Dilution & potency
Reading a label
6C12C30C200CLM
Arnica montana 30C — the medicine name in Latin, then its potency. Higher numbers are more dilute, not larger doses. Most home use starts at 30C.
Homeopathy is a 200-year-old system of medicine that uses very small doses of natural substances to stimulate the body's own healing response. A remedy is chosen because, in larger amounts, it would produce symptoms similar to the ones the person has — the principle of "like cures like". It is not herbalism and not a supplement: the medicines are prepared by repeated dilution and succussion, and are regulated as drugs in the United States. Read the full guide →
You match the remedy to the whole picture of symptoms, not just the diagnosis. Two people with the same cold may need different medicines depending on how they feel — restless or sluggish, thirsty or not, better in fresh air or worse. Our Shop by Health Concern pages narrow it down for you, and Everybody's Guide to Homeopathic Medicines walks you through it step by step. Read the full guide →
Potency is the number on the label — 6C, 12C, 30C, 200C or LM. Higher numbers are more dilute, not stronger doses. For everyday home use, 30C is the usual starting point; 6C and 12C suit gentler or more frequent dosing, and 200C is generally for experienced users and practitioners. Read the full guide →
Tip the pellets into the cap rather than your hand, and let them dissolve under the tongue — ideally away from food, drink or strong flavours such as coffee and mint. Repeat while symptoms are improving, and stop once you are better; there is no benefit in continuing. If nothing changes after a few doses, the remedy is probably not the right match. Read the full guide →
Home prescribing suits everyday acute complaints. For anything chronic, recurring or complicated — and for serious or worsening illness, where you should also see your physician — a professional homeopath takes the whole case. Dana Ullman, MPH, CCH, sees all of his patients by Zoom or telephone, so you can work with him from anywhere in the world. Information about homeopathic consultations with Dana Ullman, MPH, CCH →
A Family Medicine Kit plus Everybody's Guide to Homeopathic Medicines. Between them you have the common remedies for fevers, injuries, coughs and upsets, and a book that tells you which to reach for. If you only ever buy one medicine, make it Arnica montana 30C. See the kits →
Orders, shipping & care
Shopping with us
U.S. orders ship for a $8.50 flat rate, even when your order totals over $30 or over $75. Canadian and international orders are quoted by weight — estimate your shipping →
Books returned in perfect condition within 30 days earn store credit. For your safety, we do not accept returns on any medicine. Faulty audio items are replaced. Full return policy →
Yes — 33% off the 30+ homeopathic books we publish for verified re-sellers, and 30% off for practitioners and individuals buying 5+ copies of a single title. Wholesale details →
Our website does not list the entire 10,000+ different medicines or potencies that are available. Email us and we'll order it for you from a leading homeopathic pharmacy.
By email only — write to email@homeopathic.com. You'll receive a statement of policies and fees to agree to, then an appointment by Zoom or phone. Policies & fees →
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